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Salvini at Messina Strait Bridge presentation. The CGIL is calling on the EC to block the Messina Bridge project. The project received final governmental approval on 6th August 2025

Union urges EU to block Messina Bridge Plan

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s largest trade union, CGIL, has asked the European Commission to block the Messina Bridge project. In a letter to Commissioner Jessika Roswall, CGIL said the Italian government’s approval process ignored key environmental and legal standards.

Banner saying strike in Italian. 15 more strikes are planned in December

Fifteen strikes planned for December

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has reiterated his commitment to ensuring public transport access for Italians. This as 15 strikes for December are planned, including a general strike.

CGIL Present Landini calls for social revolt

CGIL union calls for “real social revolt”

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, head of Italy’s largest left-wing trade union, called for a “real social revolt” on Wednesday.

CGIL rally in Latina protesting for better protection of off-book workers. Image courtesy of CGIL

3 million off-book workers, unions call for government to do more

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a rally in Latina, the CGIL union chief called for the government to do more about the 3 million off-book workers in Italy.

Italy’s Leading Trade Union Calls for Citizens’ Rights

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Maurizio Landini, the head of Italy’s prominent trade union confederation CGIL, delivered a passionate call to action during a demonstration held in central Rome’s Piazza San Giovanni. The event, organised by a coalition of associations, opposition parties, and unions, drew an estimated crowd of 200,000 attendees.